Early Childhood Teacher-Naturalist, Montana Audubon Center

Type of opportunity: The Montana Audubon Center is seeking a responsible, enthusiastic professional to teach in our Fledglings Nature Preschool and other pre-K programs. As one of the only Nature Preschools in Montana and a member of the Natural Start Alliance, Fledglings is founded on the idea that kids learn best through play and hands-on experiences.

Duties:

Supervision and instruction of groups of up to 12 youth, ages 2-5, in the outdoors and in the classroom.

Provide a safe and positive environment for all program participants, including awareness of physical abilities, environmental hazards, and group dynamics.

Assistance with program registration, processing of payment and other administrative duties related to education programs.

Development and/or adaptation of early childhood curriculum and programming for a day, week, month, and year-long program sessions.

Progress evaluation of students, including in academic and non-academic areas.

Coordination and communication with parents/guardians of program participants.

Communication with the general public about Center programs and mission.

Maintain a quality program, including regular evaluations of both successes and failures in programming, approach, equipment, or other aspects, and enhance or adapt as necessary.

Desired qualifications:

Comfort leading and teaching youth ages 2-5 in outdoor settings, including emphasis on risk management and other executive functions, and learning that emerges from play.

Engage in outdoor activity and supervise others in a variety of weather conditions

Walk for long distances, crouch, lift up to 50#, and wrangle small children unaided

Interest and/or specific knowledge of natural history subjects, particularly in the local area.

Responsible, dependable, and enthusiastic.

Team-oriented approach as well as the ability to self-motivate and work independently.

How to apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Carolyn Sevier, Center Director, csevier@mtaudubon.org. For questions, contact Carolyn via e-mail or at 406-294-5099.